Abstract: This invention relates to novel amide derivatives of certain 2,6-methano-2H-quinolizine-type compounds, to the intermediates and processes for their preparation, to their ability to antagonize the effects of serotonin at the 5HT.sub.3 receptors, and to their end-use application in the treatment of chemotherapeutically-induced nausea and vomiting, as anti-anxiety agents, in the symptomatic treatment of pain associated with migraine, as anti-arrhythmic agents, in the treatment of cognitive disorders, in treating hallucinatory endogenous psychoses of the type manifested in patients suffering from schizophrenia, and mania, in the treatment of glaucoma, for stimulating gastric motility, to combat drug abuse, to treat sleep apnea and to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: A process for preparing S type 2-substituted hydroxy-2-indolidinyl-butyric ester compound ?II!: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.o is residue of nitrogen-containing fused heterocyclic carboxylic acid having absolute configuration of "R"(in which the nitrogen atom is protected), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are lower alkyl group, and E is ester residue, which is useful as an intermediate for preparing camptothecin derivatives having antitumor activities, which comprises 2-ethylating 2-substituted hydroxy-2-indolidinylacetic ester compound ?I!: ##STR2## wherein the symbols are as defined above.

Abstract: The heterocyclic-fused pyridines are prepared by reaction of the corresponding heterocyclic-fused pyridine aldehydes with appropriately substituted Grignard or Wittig reagents. The heterocyclic-fused pyridines are suitable as active compounds in medicaments, in particular in medicaments for the treatment of dislipidaemia and arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula (I) shown below ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be used as the active ingredient in a pharmaceutical preparation. The pharmaceutical preparation is desirable for its anti-ulcer activity, for therapeutic use against tumors sustained by gastrin and other bioactive polypeptides correlated therewith, for therapeutic use in treating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, for the treatment of pathological conditions of the central nervous system linked to imbalances in the neural physiological levels of gastrin or other bioactive polypeptides correlated therewith, for use in the treatment and prevention of pathological eye conditions caused by surgical treatment of cataracts or chronic ocular inflammation, and for the prevention of diseases of other sensory organs.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the compounds of formula ##STR1## the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein the dashed line designates an optional bond; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted with one, two or three substituents selected from halo, hydroxy, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, mercapto, amino, mono- and di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)-amino, carboxyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl and C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl; Alk is C.sub.1-4 alkanediyl; D is a pyrimidinone, piperidone or a benzimidozolidinone; having antipsychotic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme that have the Formula II ##STR1## This invention also relates to a method of treatment of stroke, inflammatory diseases, septic shock, reperfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, shigellosis, and to a pharmaceutically acceptable composition that contains a compound that is an inhibitor of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme.

Abstract: There are provided new compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen or methyl; andn represents 1 or 2;or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, together with processes for preparing them, compositions containing them and their use in therapy. Compounds of formula I are expected to be useful in the treatment of psychotic disorders, intellectual impairment disorders and anxiety.

Abstract: Disclosed are spiro-substituted azacycles of formula (I), are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, emesis and asthma. In particular compounds of formula (I) are shown to be neurokinin antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X, Z, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Ar, n and m are as defined herein which are of use in the treatment or prevention of neuropathy, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or migraine.

Abstract: A commercial scale process for the production of tetrahydroisoquinolines and related heterocyclics by reaction, in mildly acidic conditions, of aryl N-sulfonylethylamines in the presence of a suitable Lewis acid, and a compound capable of in situ generation of formaldehyde. The process is further characterized by formaldehyde being generated by the reaction of the Lewis acid upon the formaldehyde generating agent, instead of being present as an initial reactant. The process further avoids the presence of initial water which destroys the Lewis acid before it can act upon the formaldehyde generating agent.

Abstract: 3,7-Diazabicyclo?3.3!nonanes and selected derivatives thereof of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein Q=S; Z=CH.sub.2 ; and Y equals an N-acyl or N-alkyl group are disclosed as multiclass antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: Novel spiro?cyclopent?b!indole-piperidines!, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the spiro?cyclopent?b!indole-piperidines! and intermediates, or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed 14.alpha.-hydroxymarcfortine derivatives of the natural products marcfortine A, B, C, and D useful in the treatment and prevention of helminth and arthropod infections of animals and plants. The synthetic derivatives are of Formula (I).

Abstract: The invention provides hydroxamic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; R.sup.2 represents a saturated 5- to 8-membered monocyclic or bridged N-heterocyclic ring, which N-heterocyclic ring is attached via the N atom and when it is monocyclic, optionally contains NR.sup.4, O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 as a ring member and/or is optionally substituted on one or more C atoms by hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, oxo, ketalized oxo, amino, mono(lower alkyl)amino, di(lower alkyl)amino,carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-methyl, lower alkoxymethyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or hydroxyimino; R.sup.3 represents a 5- or 6-membered N-heterocyclic ring which (a) is attached via the N atom, (b) optionally contains N, O and/or S, SO or SO.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of the compound N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonyl-spiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'- yl)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyl-oxy)ethyl!-2-amino-2-methyl-propanamide, and salts thereof, which has the structure: ##STR1## and which has the ability to stimulate the release of natural or endogenous growth hormone. This compound may be used to treat conditions which require the stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with a deficiency of natural growth hormone or in animals used for food or wool production where the stimulation of growth hormone will result in a larger, more productive animal.

Abstract: This subject invention relates to dimeric 4-phenylpiperidine, 4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine, or 4-phenylpiperazine compounds or dimeric spirocyclic piperidine compounds having general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein n is 1-5; R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are substituents; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each hydrogen or alkyl or form together an ethylene or propylene bridge; X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CO or (CH.sub.2).sub.m, being 0 or 1, X is NR.sup.7, R.sup.7 being H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, or phenylalkyl, or X is CR.sup.8 R.sup.9, wherein R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are selected from hydroxy and the substituents defined under R.sup.7 ; and (i) Z.sup.1 is a substituent and Z.sup.2 is (CH.sub.2).sub.p wherein p is 0; and Y is N, C or CH; (ii) Z.sup.1 and Y are linked together via a single bond, thereby forming a spirocyclic junction; in which case Y is C; Z.sup.1 is O, S, (CH.sub.2).sub.q, q being 1, 2 or 3, or Z.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 O, CH.sub.2 S, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 S, CH.dbd.CH, CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.

Abstract: The new compounds of formulaA--O--CO--Z (I)(wherein A and Z are defined as explained in the specification) can be prepared by conventional methods; they are suitable as active substances for pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Polychromatic compounds of pyrans having a substituted adamantane or a polycyclic ring system, with the exception of adamantane, in the 2-position of the pyran ring, having the structure ##STR1## whereby the residues R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are independently substituents selected from the series H, alkyl, substituted phenyl, phenyl, naphthyl, OH, alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), halogen, alkylamino, dialkylamino, cyan, trifluormethyl, or, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are constituents of at least one condensed aromatic, heteroaromatic or an alkane ring, wherein said heteroaromatic ring is selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, quinoline, isoquinoline, naphthyridine, quinazoline, quinoxaline, phthalazine, pteridine, phenazine, and benzoquinoline which are substituted by the same residues as R.sub.1 -R.sub.

Abstract: The use of 3,7,9,9-tetrasubstituted 3-phenylsulfonyl-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane compounds for treating cardiac arrhytmias in larger mammals, including humans; novel antiarrhythmically active 3,7,9,9-tetrasubstituted compounds corresponding to the general formula Ia ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms or a cycloalkylalkyl group having 4-7 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, andR.sup.3 is lower alkyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form an alkylene chain having 3-6 carbon atoms,R.sup.4' is cyano, an R.sup.6 --O--CO-- group in which R.sup.6 is lower alkyl, an R.sup.7 --SO.sub.2 --NH-- group in which R.sup.7 is lower alkyl, or an R.sup.8 --CO--NH-- group in which R.sup.8 is lower alkyl or a phenyl group which is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, or an R.sup.9 --SO.sub.2 -- radical in which R.sup.9 is lower alkyl, or an imidazolyl radical located in position 4 of the phenyl ring, andR.sup.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 independently represent an optionally substituted aromatic group; P and Q independently represent a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having at least 2 carbon atoms and optionally having either oxygen or sulfur in the carbon chain; R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 independently represent --CO--R, --CONH--R (R represents a hydrocarbon group or a heterocyclic group) or a hydrocarbon group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 independently represent hydrogen or an alkyl group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, taken together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, may form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group; and j represents 0 or 1, or a salt thereof, has excellent GnRH-receptor antagonizing activity and is useful as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for hormone-dependent and other diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline compounds having useful central nervous system activity. Further, there is provided tetrahydro-beta-carboline related compounds which are useful intermediates and have beneficial central nervous system activity. The invention provides formulations and methods for using the novel tetrahydro-beta-carboline and related compounds. Such compounds are particularly useful for the modulation of a 5-HT.sub.2B receptor.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## of which, in exemplary compounds, the thienyl group is attached via the 2-position and:(a) A is 3.alpha.-(6.beta., 7.beta.-epoxy)-tropanyl methobromide and R.sub.1 is 2-thienyl;(b) A is 3.alpha.-(6, 7dehydro)-tropanyl methobromide and R.sub.1 is 2-thienyl;(c) A is 3.beta.-tropanyl methobromide and R.sub.1 is 2-thienyl; and,(d) A is 3.alpha.-(N-isopropyl)-nortropanyl methobromide and R.sub.1 is cyclopentyl.These are anticholinergics. Administered by inhalation, they are useful for the treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis or slight to moderately severe asthma. Administered by the intravenous or oral routes, they are useful for the treatment of vagally induced sinus bradycardia.

Abstract: There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as spiro piperidines and homologs which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such spiro compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3')quinuclidine, which comprises reacting 3-hydroxy-3-mercaptomethylquinuclidine or a salt thereof and a carbonyl compound in the presence of a catalyst made of at least one member selected from the group consisting of tin halides, oxyacids of phosphorus, phosphorus oxyhalides and organic sulfonic acids, to produce cis-form 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3')quinuclidine or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A composition for determining pH of a solution comprises a fluorescent carbazine dye covalently bound to a solid support. A method of determining pH of a solution comprises placing the composition in the solution, contacting the composition with a selected wavelength of light to excite fluorescence by the carbazine dye, measuring intensities of the fluorescence at two selected wavelengths, calculating a ratio of fluorescence intensities at the two selected wavelengths, and correlating the ratio with a predetermined relationship of such ratios to pH. A fiber optic system for measuring pH of a solution with the carbazine-dye-containing composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 6,11-ethano-6,11-dihydrobenzo[b]quinolizinium salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders or neurotoxic injuries utilizing them, wherein the substituted 6,11-ethano-6,11-dihydrobenzo[b]quinolizinium salts have the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and p are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: 8.alpha.-acylamino ergolines are useful dopamine agonists.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for determining an analyte in a medium suspected of containing the analyte. One method comprises providing (1) combining a medium suspected of containing the analyte and a novel chemiluminescent compound, (2) combining a means for chemically activating the chemiluminescent compound; and (3) detecting the amount of luminescence generated by the chemiluminescent compound. The amount of luminescence generated is related to the amount of analyte in the medium. The chemiluminescent compound can be chemically activated by hydrogen peroxide. Compositions and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as spiro piperidines and homologs which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such spiro compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, X and Y have the meanings defined herein, and their salts, inhibit the binding of fibrinogen to the fibrinogen receptor and can be used for treating thrombosis, stroke, cardiac infarction, inflammations, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis and tumors.

Abstract: Photochromic compounds belonging to the class of spiro-pyrans, having the general formula (I): ##STR1##

Abstract: 2-(8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)alkanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S or CH.dbd.CH; X is H, OH or another aromatic substituent; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; Y and Y.sup.1 are taken together and are arylmethylene or aralkylmethylene (or a corresponding epoxy derivative) or Y and Y.sup.1 are taken separately and Y is hydrogen or OH, and Y.sup.1 is aryl, aralkyl, arylthio, or aryloxy; and structurally related 2-(piperidino) alkanols; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; methods of treating CNS disorders therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to bridged aza-bicyclic derivatives of formula (I). These compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and central nervous system disorders, as well as other disorders. Also disclosed are intermediates used in the synthesis of compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzopyran derivatives of formula (I) which have exellent effectiveness in the treatment of asthma as well as hypertension. ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is --CN, --NO.sub.2, --OCX.sub.1 X.sub.2 X.sub.3, --NH.sub.2, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.A, ##STR2## --SO.sub.2 R.sup.C or --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.C R.sup.D wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are, each independently, F, Cl or H, except for that X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 may not be hydrogen atom simulaneously; R.sup.A and R.sup.B are, each independently, a hydrogen atom, or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl group with a halogen atom, or a straight or branched C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and R.sup.C and R.sup.D are, each independently, a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl group with a halogen atom, or a straight or branched C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1-4 straight or branched alkyl group;R.sub.3 is a C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of making spirocycles of general structural formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of CO--C.sub.1-3 alkyl, cyano, carboxy, carboxy C.sub.1-6 alkyl ester, carboxamide, C.sub.1-6 alkyl sulfinyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl sulfonyl, C.sub.1-6 methanesulfonamide and halogen; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of keto or alcohol, R.sub.3 is cyano, resulting in compounds which are Class III antiarrhythmic.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently represent one or more radicals selected from hydrogen, OH, NH.sub.2, NO.sub.2, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy and n is an integer from 1-2 inclusive, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof are useful as pharmaceuticals; in particular, they possess N-methyl-(d)-aspartate(NMDA) blocking properties and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative conditions.

Abstract: 3,7-Diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes and selected derivatives thereof of the general formula: ##STR1## are disclosed as multiclass antiarrhythmic agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, cyano, carboxy [carbonyl substituted by hydroxyl], C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino or hydrazino or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkylidene or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylidene or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -spirocycle, n is 0 or 1, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, benzyl, carboxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyloxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyloxophosphinyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl and R.sup.4 -R.sup. 6 are as in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dihydroquinolines of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the symbols used are as defined in the description, to a process for their preparation, to their use in recording materials and to recording materials in which such dihydroquinolines are present.

Abstract: 2-(8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)alkanols of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is S or CH.dbd.CH; X is H, OH or another aromatic substituent; R is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; Y and Y.sup.1 are taken together and are arylmethylene or aralkylmethylene (or a corresponding epoxy derivative) or Y and Y.sup.1 are taken separately and Y is hydrogen or OH, and Y.sup.1 is aryl, aralkyl, arylthio, or aryloxy; and structurally related 2-(piperidino)alkanols; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; methods of treating CNS disorders therewith; and intermediates useful in the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: Isonicotinic acid derivatives and related furo-, thieno- and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1(3H)-one, -thione and -imine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## Q is O, S or NR.sup.7 ; Y is O, S or NR.sup.8 ; L is COOR.sup.9, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CN, or a radical of formula ##STR3## the acceptable addition salts, the stereochemically isomeric forms and the N-oxides thereof, having herbicidal properties, compositions containing the same and methods for controlling weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a group of new 8,9-annelated-.beta.-carbolines and 8,9-annelated-3,4-dihydro-.beta.-carbolines having interesting fibrinolytic properties. In particular the compounds can be used as orally active fibrinolytics.The compounds have the general formulae 1 and 2 ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 +R.sub.3 together with the carbon atom and the nitrogen atom to which they are bound and the intermediate carbon atom constitute a heterocyclic group consisting of 5-10 ring atoms.

Abstract: 1.5 Fumaric acid salts of N,N'-di-lower alkyl-substituted 9,9-alkylene-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1 ]nonanes and a process for obtaining them in stoichiometrically pure and virtually non-hygroscopic form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzopyran derivatives of formula(I) which have exellent effectiveness in the treatment of asthma as well as hypertension. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --CN, --NO.sub.2, --OCX.sub.1 X.sub.2 X.sub.3, --NH.sub.2, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.A, ##STR2## --SO.sub.2 R.sup.C or --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.C R.sup.D wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 are, each independently, F, Cl or H, except for that X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 may not be hydrogen atom simulaneously; R.sup.A and R.sup.B are, each independently, a hydrogen atom, or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl group with a halogen atom, or a straight or branched C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; and R.sup.C and R.sup.D are, each independently, a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or an optionally substituted phenyl group with a halogen atom, or a straight or branched C.sub.1-3 alkyl group;R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1-4 straight or branched alkyl group;R.sub.3 is a C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X, m, n, p, and q are as set forth in the specification, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of acidic compounds of formula I with bases and of basic compounds of formula I with acids, which are useful in the control or prevention of inflammatory, immunological, oncological, bronchopulmonary, dermatological or cardiovascular disorders or for the treatment of asthma, AIDS or diabetic complications or for the stimulation of hair growth are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of cyclic nitrones and their use as spin trapping agents.

Abstract: A fused ring system compound is disclosed that contains an epoxide group on one side of the fused rings and an enediyne macrocyclic ring on the other side of the fused rings. The compounds have DNA-cleaving, antimicrobial and tumor growth-inhibiting properties. Chimeric compounds having the fused ring system compound as an aglycone bonded to (i) a sugar moiety as the oligosaccharide portion or (ii) a monoclonal antibody or antibody combining site portion thereof that immunoreacts with target tumor cells are also disclosed. Compositions containing a compound or a chimer are disclosed, as are methods of preparing a compound.

Abstract: A compound, or a solvate or salt thereof, of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: RCO is an acyl group in which the group R contains a substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclic aromatic or heterocyclic aromatic ring and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.4-12 cycloalkylalkyl groups or together form a C.sub.2-8 branched or linear polymethylene or C.sub.2-6 alkenylene group optionally substituted with a hetero-atom;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl, .sup.4 or phenyl, or R.sub.3 together with R.sub.1 forms a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, group;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are identical and are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or together form a C.sub.2-5 linear polymethylene group; R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are identical and are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or together form a C.sub.2-5 linear polymethylene group;or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are together --CH.sub.2 -- when each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.

Abstract: Indole derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be hydrogen or lower alkyl optionally substituted by halogen; X represents oxygen or sulfur; A.sup.1 represents a straight or branched alkylene chain containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a straight or branched alkyl group; A.sup.2 is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.6 is selected from a group consisting of various structures, have been found to exhibit central nervous system activities.